Beyond The Rides: The Must-Try Food Experiences At Yas Theme Parks
Come for the thrills, stay for the food. The dining scene across Yas Island’s award-winning theme parks is an experience in itself, serving up everything from authentic Italian favorites and Emirati classics to cinematic dining, international flavors and sweet treats worth sharing. Whether you’re taking a break between rides, enjoying a sit-down meal with family and friends, or grabbing a quick
Abu Dhabi To Host UAE’s First International Professional Sumo Competition On September 26
The All-Star Sumo Competition, hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will take place at Abu Dhabi’s Space42 Arena on 26th September, marking the UAE’s first international professional sumo competition and bringing one of Japan’s oldest and most distinctive sporting traditions to the capital. Nine elite rikishi from Japan, Mongolia and Egypt will compete
UAE National Orchestra at Etihad Arena: Abu Dhabi’s Classical Music Ambitions Take Center Stage
UAE National Orchestra at Etihad Arena: Abu Dhabi’s Classical Music Ambitions Take Center Stage Abu Dhabi is well known for Formula 1, international concerts, museums, major sporting events and ambitious architecture. On 10 October 2026, another part of the capital’s cultural identity will move into the spotlight. The UAE National Orchestra takes the stage at Etihad Arena on Yas Island for a programme
Congress ACI 2026: Why the Future of AI Also Depends on the Future of Arabic
Artificial intelligence is often discussed as though language were simply an interface. Ask a question. Receive an answer. Translate a sentence. Generate some text. But language is much more than a way of communicating with software. Language carries knowledge. History. Identity. Business. Education. Media. Culture. And increasingly, economic value. That broader idea sits at the centre of the fifth Congress of Arabic & Creative Industries, taking place on 20 September 2026 at Manarat Al
Ahmed Saad And Disco Misr In Abu Dhabi: Egyptian Music Gets A Modern Arena Makeover
Egyptian music has always had an extraordinary ability to travel across the Arab world. Songs released in Cairo can become familiar in Beirut, Riyadh, Amman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Generations of listeners have grown up with Egyptian film music, pop, classical Arabic songs and more recent electronic sounds. On 19 September, two very different sides of that musical tradition will meet at Space42